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Register for CAWS 2026 IB Workshops in San Diego and Lake Tahoe

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Where pedagogy meets the pines and the Pacific
 
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San Diego
1-4 March, 2026
 
 
Lake Tahoe
23-26, June 
27-30, June
 
 
 

Please contact Matthew Davis if you have any questions: Matthew Davis or 619 631-5444.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Warm regards,
Mike, Robin, Jerry, Matt and Tom

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CAWS PYP Calendar of Virtual Roundtables, 2025 - 2026

Hello fellow PYP coordinators!

As I enter my 6th year as our school's PYP coordinator, I am reminded of the uniqueness of our role! We are responsible for ensuring that the IB Standards and Practices are carried out at the highest levels at our sites, and are encouraged to facilitate the development of systems and structures to support this. In the true spirit of IB, let's collaborate to gather and share the ideas we have put in place, or wish to develop. My hope is that these roundtable opportunities will help us build connection, lighten our load, and strengthen our practices.
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A Letter From Michael Winsatt, CAWS President

Colleagues,

A new school year is upon us with all of the excitement and transitions that come with the start of new beginnings. For those unique challenges coordinators, administrators and teachers in IB world schools face, The California Association of IB World Schools (CAWS) is here to help and support you. As California’s IB sub-regional association, we strive to provide our members a range of services to address an array of school needs, from university recognition to professional development to governmental relations.
CAWS 2025 Fall Forum in Costa Mesa with Dr. Robert Kelty, IBO Image

CAWS 2025 Fall Forum in Costa Mesa with Dr. Robert Kelty, IBO

 
 
Growing Global Learners: The IB Framework from TK to Career
 

Monday, October 27, 2025
7:45am - 3:00pm
 

Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus, Costa Mesa, CA

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CAWS Schools and We Help Two: Making Twice the Difference! Featured Photo

CAWS Schools and We Help Two: Making Twice the Difference!

CAWS is excited to be partnering with WE Help Two to make twice the difference through their funky sock fundraising program.

There is no upfront cost to the program and schools can keep up to 50% of the total sales.

Socks can be sold online and/or We Help Two can send a box of socks to your school at NO UPFRONT COST! That means schools will only have to pay for the inventory sold. Leftover packs are sent back and schools will be invoiced for what was sold. 

The service focus for 2025-26 will be raising funds for the fire and flood victims in California. Schools will also be able to select their own cause or one of the three international programs offered by We Help Two. 

Open for details:
CAWS 2025-2026 Event Calendar Featured Photo

CAWS 2025-2026 Event Calendar

CAWS is pleased to present our Calendar of Events for 2025-2026. We continue to offer a variety of in person and virtual events that support best IB practices while bringing us together as a community.

Our events will be hosted by global, regional and local IB leaders, CAWS Board Members, IBEN trainers, the Orange County Department of Education Coordinator and CAWS vetted vendors.

Invitations for our upcoming events will be sent to your email. Each in-person invitation will include details about the event, ensuring you have all the information you need for registration. Look for these invitations over the coming months and get ready to engage in enriching experiences.

I look forward to staying in touch as the year progresses. Together, let's make this our best year yet - one filled with innovation, meaningful growth, and shared success.

Warm regards,
Robin
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California leads effort to file lawsuit over withheld Federal education funds

Over the past week, we have been working with the Governor’s office and attorneys with the California Department of Justice and Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office, providing expertise on budget process and impacts to local education agencies (LEAs) as they prepared the litigation that was filed today in Federal District Court.

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